Busking Fair at Stade

An international Buskers Fair takes place on the Stade Open Space in the Old Town on Saturday August 15.

The event, called The Gilded Hand, is being held as part of the continuing series of Stade Saturdays, organised by Hastings Council.

Cllr Dawn Poole, Hastings Borough Council’s lead member for regeneration commented: “Dating back to the medieval period the Gilded Hand allowed impromptu performances and fairs to take place on common land without the fear of arrest.

“In modern times BB King, Rod Stewart and Tracy Chapman to name but a few, all began their careers as buskers.

“This weekend Stade Saturdays brings a variety of musical buskers to perform at the Stade Open Space, Hastings from 1pm through to 6.30pm.

“There’s a fantastic line up and headlining this year are festival favourites TwoManTing.”

TwoManTing was formed in 2004 when Sierra Leonean master-drummer Jah-man Aggrey, and virtuoso guitarist Jon Lewis were playing together as part of dance band, Le Cod Afrique, at venues such as Montreux Jazz Festival and WOMAD.